Comparing the Stunning Black Bay 58 vs Black Bay 41

The Tudor Black Bay line of luxury timepieces has made quite an impression on the industry since its birth in 2013. These watches combined classic elements with some modern flair in order to create something that all watch-wearing age demographics could appreciate.

Then the Black Bay 58 came along in 2018, which built upon many of the concepts present in the Black Bay 41 while making changes in other areas. It caused quite a stir when it was first released, but the hype has not died down. It is still quite difficult to get; be prepared to wait.

Let’s take a look at these two beauties…

The Black Bay 41

Width: 41 mm

Height: 14.75 mm

Although the Black Bay 41 has largely been a success since its release in 2013, it has not been without its critics. The most popular complaint is probably related to its thickness, at 14.75 mm.

This is a sports watch, so the thickness and width of the watch should be conducive to everyday wear and tear. While the watch itself is sturdy, it is a little too thick for some. Although there is nothing wrong with a 41 mm case width, a watch this tall can tend to get caught on long sleeves and is more likely to knock into things.

The Black Bay 41 certainly comes with the style, movement, and materials for consistent usage, but its size can be a bother. Tudor learned from this before they released the Black Bay 58.

The Black Bay 58

Width: 39 mm

Height: 11.9 mm

The Black Bay 58 stands on the shoulders of the Black Bay 41, taking the good parts of its ancestor and combining them with a few stylistic and mechanical tweaks.

Tudor decided to take the case in a bit, at 39 mm. The biggest change occurred in the thickness of the watch, the biggest point of contention among many BB41 wearers. They brought it down nearly three whole millimeters, from 14.75 to 11.9, easing some of the issues with the size of previous Tudor Black Bay watches.

They were also able to fit a Tudor-made movement into the smaller case. The chronometer-certified MT5042 gives the wearer a 70-hour power reserve. They clearly did not sacrifice any performance by designing a smaller movement.

Options

The Black Bay 41 and the Black Bay 58 both offer the wearer excellent options. For a little under $4,000, either one of these could be yours, a good deal when it comes to luxury watches.

While watches like these used to genuinely be used for sporting activities, the modern gentleman can often be seen wearing sports watches informal settings. For this reason, the BB41 and BB58 are versatile and can be viewed as a one-watch splurge for buyers, if they are not into collecting watches.

There are also several options for straps to pair with your Black Bay 41 or Black Bay 58. Tudor offers steel, leather, and fabric, while companies like Rubber B add rubber into the equation, further adding to the sporty versatility of these watch models.

More About Rubber B

Rubber B offers a tremendous selection of bands for both Tudor and Rolex timepieces. All Rubber B bands are made 100% in Switzerland of pure vulcanized rubber. All bands are non-toxic, non-marking, and allergen-free. Additionally, no coatings, blends, glues, or bonding are used in manufacturing. Even the 2 – tone bands are constructed with pure forms without any adhesive that can wear down or warp over time.

Tudor Black Bay 58 and Tudor Black Bay 41 owners have the luxury of choosing between the tang buckle series or the SwimSkin® cuff series, both of which come in a variety of colors. For more information, visit the Black Bay 58 vs Black Bay 41 pages on Rubber B. If you would like to learn more about our complete list of products, shipping policies, and pricing, or have questions about our custom rubber watch straps, please visit the Rubber B website today for more information. One of our valued team members will be happy to answer your inquiry in a timely manner.

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